Which of the following is TRUE?
Select one:
A. Altering the pH of urine can accelerate the excretion of toxins.
B. Acetylcysteine is only effective for paracetamol overdose.
C. Liver damage following ingestion of a toxin must be determined by tissue biopsy.
D. A and C are correct
Option D. Both A and C are correct.
Weakly acidic drugs are excreted fast in alkaline urine and weakly basic drugs are excreted fast in acidic urine.
Liver damage by toxins is called toxic hepatitis. Toxic hepatitis can be caused by drugs, alcohol and other chemicals. Toxic hepatitis is confirmed by liver biopsy.
Option B is wrong because
Other than in paracetamol positioning N Acetyl cysteine, can be used in patients with cystic fibrosis to loosen mucous and in patients with COPD.
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